Not necessarily. The assets can be placed in a trust. Until sold, a conflict of interest still exists regarding those assets, however.
Are you saying the constitution prohibits the kids from running their dad's company, or are you just stating the obvious- that the constitution doesn't address this specifically (the same way it doesn't address where people go to lunch each day)?
You are correct. There is nothing that should prevent Trump's companies from bidding on and obtaining government contracts as long as they follow the government's rules regarding contracting.
No, Trump is not going to sell his assets because the constitution doesn't require the selling of assets to become President. This is in recognition that successful people may want to run for office, as opposed to lifelong politicians and community organizers. Placing such financial restrictions on businessmen would eliminate qualified candidates.
No its not crazy. The Position of President lasts 4 or 8 years. The individual still has a life to lead after office. You should blame the founders if you don't agree with the requirements to become President.
Try this: the President is an individual. Every decision he makes could be seen as a conflict of interest.
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